East High vs Jefferson Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wisconsin, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East High
Wauwatosa · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,043 students
Jefferson Elementary
Wauwatosa · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
222 students
| Measure | East High Wauwatosa, Wisconsin | Jefferson Elementary Wauwatosa, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #42 of 446 | #207 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #4954 of 16,910 | #10259 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,043 | 222 |
| Enrollment | 1,043 | 222 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22.7% | 29.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 11.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 57% |
| city | Wauwatosa | Wauwatosa |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jefferson Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.5 vs 63.3).
- •Jefferson Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 46%).
- •East High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.7% vs 29.3%).
- •Jefferson Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 15.3).
- •East High is the larger school with 1,043 students compared with 222.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is East High better than Jefferson Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Jefferson Elementary ranks higher (71.5 vs 63.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are East High and Jefferson Elementary?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Wauwatosa and Wauwatosa in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East High: 1,043. Jefferson Elementary: 222. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East High and Jefferson Elementary rank in Wisconsin?
East High is 42nd of 446 and Jefferson Elementary is 207th of 1,069 among high schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).